Pastry Chef: Lead Desserts in an Upscale Kitchen

Buck & Rider; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit plan options for full‑time

Extremely competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Advancement opportunities

Employee referral program

Paid Training

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Strong team culture

Job summary

Buck & Rider is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the creation and execution of exceptional desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods in a fast‑paced, refined kitchen environment.

You will oversee daily production, maintain recipe accuracy and portion control, and train pastry staff to uphold Buck & Rider’s standards. The role offers ample growth opportunities within a growing brand and a collaborative culinary team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of pastry experience in a high‑volume, upscale restaurant.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry, bread, dessert, and dough production.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and lead a pastry team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Team‑oriented attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. when needed.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handlers Card.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute dessert, pastry, and bread offerings that align with Buck & Rider’s culinary standards and guest experience. Lead daily production of breads, doughs, desserts, pastries, and specialty baked goods for high‑volume service.
• Maintain consistency and precision in recipes, presentation, quality, and portion standards.
• Train, mentor, and support pastry team members to ensure excellence across all shifts.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership on seasonal menu updates, features, and special events.
• Manage pastry inventory, ordering, prep levels, and food cost controls.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation throughout pastry and prep areas.
• Adapt quickly to the pace and demands of a high‑volume, polished kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen leadership and service teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional execution.

Skills

Pastry production

Leadership

Time management

Training & mentoring

Creativity

Communication

Job description

Buck & Rider is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the creation and execution of exceptional desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods in a fast‑paced, refined kitchen environment.

You will oversee daily production, maintain recipe accuracy and portion control, and train pastry staff to uphold Buck & Rider’s standards. The role offers ample growth opportunities within a growing brand and a collaborative culinary team.